James Gandolfini dead at 51: 'Sopranos' star suffers massive heart attack in Italy

[Harry]

James Gandolfini, the New Jersey-bred actor who delighted audiences as mob boss Tony Soprano in “The Sopranos” has died following a massive heart attack in Italy, a source told the Daily News. “Everyone is in tears,” the source close to the 51-year-old TV tough guy said. A press-shy celeb who got his start as a character actor and became famous relatively late in his career — thanks to his breakout role on “The Sopranos,” Gandolfini has largely avoided the spotlight since the last season of the beloved show aired in 2007.

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[Turbo19]

Too damn soon to die in my opinion. Gandolfini was a great actor, and his role int The Sopranos will be remembered.

 

My condolences go out to his fans, his friends, and family.

[lupojohn]

My deepest sympathies to his family. Tony Soprano will never be forgotten.

[MHV9218]

Was so sad when I heard about this. A legendary actor and a very interesting man. Rest in peace.

[R10 2952]

Shame he's gone.  Great actor.  Yet he's been in poor health for years, so I'm not all surprised.  Disappointed, yes.  Shocked, no.

[realizm]

Scary, because I have dying relatives myself. Shit. What a wake up call.....

This man was a great actor, as a fan of him indeed my heart goes out to him amd his close ones.

[User]

Woke up this morning, got myself a gun. Momma always said I'd be the... chosen one!

 

R.I.P. a great actor.

[Via Garibaldi 8]

I thought I was dreaming when I heard this because I always sleep with the TV on for the most part. I woke up out of my sleep and when it was confirmed I was shocked.  After Robert DeNiro, he's certainly up there as one of my favorite actors.

[NYCtrainfan01]

Damn... Really sad to hear this... He was young too... May he RIP...

[DJ MC]

Sad to see such a great actor go. RIP and thank you for the memories. 

[alejr88]

Damn, R.I.P.